The weather is getting cooler, which most of the time means fewer pests. But there are exceptions, and one exception that we’re seeing very often is the presence of rats. As temperatures drop in Staten Island, rats start looking for warm, sheltered places to nest – and unfortunately, your home or business can be exactly […]
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If you’ve been experiencing flickering lights, outlets that don’t work, or other unexplained electrical issues in your home, your first instinct may be to call an electrician. That’s… not a bad idea. You should definitely do that. But there’s another possibility you may not have considered: rodents. Rats and mice are one of the most
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We are in the middle of hornet season here on Staten Island, and it is something you’re going to want to take very seriously. This is especially true of the Bald Faced Hornets, which are notoriously aggressive this time of year. Often, when we talk to homeowners, we find out that they saw the beginnings
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Fillmore Termite and Pest Control is one of the first places that a person calls when they see wasps on their property. Wasps are not like bees. They’re aggressive, their stings are more painful, and – unlike bees – there is no ethical reason not to remove them, which means those with a wasp infestation
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It’s allergy season. Many of us are sneezing frequently, struggling with runny noses, watery eyes, and many, many other challenges. The allergies this year in some parts of the country are some of the worst they’ve ever been, and we’re getting hit hard here as well. Most people aren’t thinking about pest control during allergy
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If you’re afraid of insects and spiders, then there can be something pretty frightening about seeing one escape. You go to capture the spider or squash the ant, only to find that it runs away and you can’t find it anymore. Lots of thoughts likely go through your head when this happens, but one of
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Cockroaches are a problem throughout NYC, and especially so here in Staten Island. We often see them everywhere – outside, inside, and scurrying from one place to another. Roaches are fast, they breed quickly, and they’re (for lack of a better word) gross, which means that once you see roaches on or near you’re property
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As a child, if you were the reading type, you probably got the image of mice as friendly little animals. Some of the greatest characters in children’s literature are mice, from Mrs. Frisby, to Miss Bianca, or even Ralph and his motorcycle. In movies, Fievel is a historic figure and Mickey Mouse is one of
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Bed bugs are becoming much more common in the New York City area than they used to be. Since bed bugs were largely eradicated for decades, many people are not prepared to combat them, so they have no idea what to do when confronted with an outbreak in their Staten Island, NY house. These simple
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A rat infestation is a troubling problem that can grow very quickly if it is not treated. If you live in Staten Island, NY, there is a good chance that you are at risk for a rat problem, and you should be on the lookout for any signs of an infestation in your home. Noticing
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